Iowa’s 24 active osprey nests are bustling with activity as young ospreys are beginning to hatch. The osprey nest at the Wells Fargo campus in West Des Moines had two young hatching June 7 and can be viewed live online at http://www.iowadnr.gov/Conservation/Osprey-Cam
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Weather data week ending June 10
The hot, humid weather that usually hits Iowa for the State Fair in August came in time for the Bell Tower Festival. In fact, the uncomfortable weather arrived Thursday. High temperature for the week ending June 10 was 97 degrees on Friday. Low temperature was 58 degrees on June 7, according to KCCI’s SchoolNet 8.
Read MoreFIFTY Fest opens with Tower of Fame presentation
The 37th annual Bell Tower Festival, hosted by the Greene County Chamber of Commerce, opened Friday evening with the presentation of the Bell Tower of Fame Award to Dean McAtee. In giving the award, Bell Tower Community Foundation president Carole Custer compared McAtee to Floyd and Dora Mahanay. “I often think about the Mahanay Tower and what it stands for…
Read MoreGOP soapbox at Bell Tower Festival
The county and state candidates will participate in the Greene County GOP soapbox at Saturday at 1 pm. Candidates will speak and answer questions from the public. Look for the “soapbox” in front of Ben Franklin/Tech Zone.
Read MoreMerle and Annabel Mount
In accordance with their wishes, a joint memorial service will be held Saturday, June 18, in Grand Junction for Merle B. Mount who died March 13, 2008, and his wife Annabel Mount, who died Jan. 28, 2016.
Read MoreFive game win streak for Ram softball team
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County softball team built a five-game winning streak following two losses in their first two games. The Rams picked up victories over Ogden, Madrid, Martensdale-St Marys, Nevada and Gilbert. The early losses went to Gilbert and Collins-Maxwell-Baxter. CMB is ranked 10th in Class 3A of the IGHSAU poll.
Read MoreRachael Danielson golfs at state meet
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Greene County High School sophomore Rachael Danielson finished in 18th place at the Class 4A Girls State Golf Tournament in Ames at the Coldwater Links Course. “A top 20 finish was my goal and I’ve accomplished that. I’m looking for ways to improve my game,” said Danielson. After the first few holes the nerves went…
Read MoreRam baseball team gets first win over Nevada
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County baseball team picked up one win and three losses in recent action. The Rams defeated Nevada, but lost to Collins-Maxwell-Baxter, Winterset and Gilbert. Gilbert 8, GC 7 The Rams lost 8-7 at Gilbert June 3in Heart of Iowa Activities Conference play, despite having more hits and fewer errors than the Tigers. Coach…
Read MoreVision Iowa okays CAT grant to finish Mahanay carillon
The annual Bell Tower Festival, which this year celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower, has even more to celebrate. The four-octave carillon atop the tower, a 20-year dream of the Bell Tower Community Foundation, will be a reality before the tower turns 51. The Foundation on Wednesday was awarded a Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grant…
Read MoreI love it when I can’t put the book down
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Lab Girl by Hope Jahren Any story that opens with “There is nothing more perfect than a slide rule” is either going to have you closing the book on a yawn or, like me, forcing you to read on because of the idiocy of the statement.
Read MoreLast days for discount prices on festival rides, barbecue
The 37th annual Bell Tower Festival, FIFTY Fest, will claim the courthouse square in Jefferson this Friday and Saturday. “We’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower, the centerpiece of the festival. Watch for all the ways that ‘FIFTY Fest’ theme is used,” said Angie Pedersen, Greene County Chamber of Commerce tourism and events coordinator.
Read MoreChange coming to the county board of supervisors
The majority of Greene County residents who voted in the June 7 primary are ready for a change in the county board of supervisors. Peter Bardole claimed the position on the November ballot over four-term incumbent Guy Richardson for the District 5 seat. Barole got 567 votes (53.09 percent) while Richardson got 501 (46.91 percent).*
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